Unit 7 Instructions

Writing Guides or Instructions:

1. Provide step-by-step sequences in the correct order.

2. Follow the timing and sequences of the actual operations.

3. Avoid lengthy paragraphs.

4. Check the guides or instructions match the actual product.

5. Explain symbols, icons and codes clearly.

6. Do not think that the user has prior (पूर्व) knowledge about the product.

7. Write in present tense and active voice.

8. Check that the steps actually work in the product by experimenting with a user.

9. Clearly mention the steps (STEP 1, STEP 2, etc.)

Structure of Guidelines or Instructions:

Title

Introduction

Warning / Precautions (if any)

Steps

Closing (Summary / Contact for further details)

c) Someone is going to borrow your house or flat while you are away, but you will not be able to talk to them. Write careful instructions for them concerning all the things they will need to know.

Surkhet

April 22, 2016

                                                                            

Dear Teri,

Both my wife and I are happy to know that you will definitely be coming to stay in our house next month. As requested, here are the instructions for what to do when you arrive.

First of all, you can pick up the keys from the neighbor. There are three keys: large one for the main door of the building, and the two small ones for the doors of the flat. Please lock both doors every time you go out.

When you enter the flat you will find everything turned off. The main switch for the electricity is in the cupboard on your right as you come in through the front door. The main water tap is under the sink in the kitchen. The central heating, in case you need it, is controlled from a switch on the wall by the kitchen door. The main switch for the central heating is under the stairs.

You'll be able to find clean sheets and towels in the tall cupboard in the middle of the main passage. Please help yourself to anything at all you might need.

We would be very grateful if you would be so kind as to look after the plants while we are away. Please, water them at least once a day, preferably in the morning- and don't forget the ones on the balcony! When you leave, please turn everything off, and leave the keys with the servant.

I think that's everything. If you should have any trouble, Sameer is a very helpful man who understands these things. I'm sure everything will be all right.

I hope you enjoy your stay.

Yours,

Joseph

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# CHANGING OF GEARS IN A CAR WITH NORMAL GEARS

Follow the following instructions on starting a car when you're habituated to drive an automatic car.

1.             Get in the driver's seat and put on your seat belt. Do not drive without wearing a seat belt!

2.             Insert the key into the ignition. The ignition point is often located near the steering wheel. It looks like a round piece of metal, often with writing on it, with a keyhole in the center of it. Insert the key all the way into the ignition after you find it.

3.             If you're starting a car with a manual transmission, put the shift selector in "N," or neutral.

4.             The car will have three pedals; the far left is the clutch pedal.

5.             It is important to make sure the transmission is in neutral — meaning that none of the gears are engaged - before attempting to start the car. While pressing the clutch with your foot, move the gear shifter out of gear before starting the car.

6.             Twist the ignition key to start the car. You will have to rotate the key past two stops and push against a spring-loaded third and final stop to start the car.

7.              Release the key just after twisting to the ignition point. If you keep the key turned as far as it will go after the engine is running, you will hear a very ugly grinding sound which comes from the gears in the starter and the gears in the engine grinding together.

8.             Be careful shifting into gear. Once the engine is running, do not release the clutch suddenly with the engine in gear and no pressure on the accelerator; this will result in sudden vehicle movement and most likely stall the engine, causing it to suddenly stop running.

9.             Now, Change the gear to 1. Releasing the clutch, press the accelerator gradually until the car starts to move forward. When the car takes the pickup, press the clutch and gradually increase the gear 2, 3, 4 or 5 as per your speed and the road condition.

10.         In case you want to slow down, press clutch and lower the gear to 2 or 1 with brakes.

11.       If you want to stop the car. Press clutch fully and press brake hard and turn off the engine by turning the key to the left.